An area of low pressure over the Northern Great Lakes moved southeast into northern Ohio early on January 22nd. Heavy snow associated with this low spread into northwestern Ohio just after midnight, and as far east as northeast Ohio by daybreak on the 22nd. Visibilities during the morning hours were reduced to near zero at times. The activity diminished during the middle part of the day as the low pulled out to the east.  However, cold winds blowing across Lake Erie caused lake effect snow showers to develop during the afternoon from Cleveland east.  The lake effect activity then persisted into the early morning hours of the 23rd. Northerly winds gusting to as high as 35 mph caused much blowing and drifting of snow.  Accumulations during this event ranged from 7 to 12 inches across the northern quarter of Ohio with highest amounts in the Toledo area.  Officially, 12 inches of snow was measured at Toledo Express Airport (Lucas County) with 7.4 inches measured at Cleveland Hopkins Airport (Cuyahoga County).  Treacherous driving conditions were reported along with hundreds of accidents.

Winter Storm in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ERIE, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WOOD, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 350K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in LAKE, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in LUCAS, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 750K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MEDINA, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 275K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in LORAIN, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in HURON, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SENECA, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 175K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 350K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 22-JAN-05 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER